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Lovely Lockwood River Cottage

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre
  • Place, Tongariro Alpine Crossing
  • Place, Tokaanu Thermal Pools
  • Airport, Taupō Airport (TUO)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lovely Lockwood River Cottage

A cute cosy 2 bedroom Lockwood holiday home.
Only a short walk through Cherry Lane to the famous trout fishing Tongoririo River, with the town shops only a few minutes walk away.
Lake Taupo is minutes away by car with lovely picturesque bays and picnic spots. The ski feilds are 30 minutes drive away.
There are so many other activities to do eg white water rafting. tramping ,fishing,sking, and dinning out etc or just relaxing.
The cottage is surrounded by beautiful trees and on a still night you can hear the river. The cottage is very relaxing and comfortable, it has been insulated and a heat pump /aircon has recently been installed

Check out our other property on Bookabach listing number 25372 located two doors up the road

NOTE: Under Kiwi bach tradition you are expected to: Leave the cottage tidy, do the dishes before you leave; Bring your own linen (towels/sheets/tea towels);

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please reverse instructions that I will give you to get into the cottage. Important to switch the hot water off and the power at the power box.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Turangi

Located in Turangi, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tongariro National Park and Lake Taupō. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Turangi, Turangi

What's nearby

  • Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Tongariro National Trout Centre - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tokaanu Thermal Pools - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lake Taupō - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • River Vineyard - 10 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Taupō Airport (TUO) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Turangi Fish & Chips, Chicken & Roast - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Delta Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Riverside Bar & Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Turangi Bridge Motel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ky Fast Food - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely Lockwood River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely Lockwood River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely Lockwood River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lovely Lockwood River Cottage located?

Situated in Turangi, this golf cottage is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Turangi i-SITE Visitor Centre and within 3 miles (5 km) of River Vineyard and Tongariro National Trout Centre. Lake Taupō and Tokaanu Thermal Pools are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Glenn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing bliss

Great location and nice bach
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doireann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great bach, has everything you need for a getaway. So close to the river for some fly fishing, and a great base for activities around Turangi, Taupō &Tongariro. National Park.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maryanne M., New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay in sunny Turangi

We came for two nights and it was a lovely stay. It had all we needed. Comfortable beds, close to the river and town center.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

Great location. Perfect for our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turangi

Great place to stay, we will definitely be booking again, Great location and Bruce is a great host
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee M., Auckland nz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tidy, quiet, relaxing surrounds

The cottage is well equipped, neighbours at a distance, very quiet surrounds close to river walks and cafés. A wonderful place for respite and comfort.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

Perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing Trip

Ideal for fishing. Clean and warm. Good host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Raewyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Cosy cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great value

A delightful 2 bedroom Lockwood on flat grassed section. Well presented and owner excellent to communicate with. Very clean and tidy inside (not a cobweb to be seen despite high ceiling in lounge). Excellent bedding. Great value for money.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Classic wee kiwi Lockwood in great location

Bruce is an excellent host - really quick response and easy communication Cottage is small but has everything you need and is clean and tidy - well equipped wee kitchen Photos and description are accurate and the new addition of a privacy screen on the deck makes the deck a lovely place to sit on a sunny morning or at the end of a hot day Really great location to easily walk / bike into central town or to stroll to the lovely Tongariro river trail Best 2 surprise finds - lake Rotopouanamu walk and Creel Cafe (just around the corner)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, clean, well equipped, excellent comms

This cottage was a fantastic base for exploring the area: really well equipped for the cold weather. Comfortable beds. Really well set up for self-catering. We loved how quiet it was and walking to the river three minutes away, but still being so close to shops/supermarket etc. Clear instructions from property manager, he was super helpful too. Can't recommend the place highly enough!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Turangi race weekend

Did the job without breaking the bank ....cheers
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasent stay, very close to our family

Found the creaking of the building a new experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Francis T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

We were staying at this location during our stay around Lake Taupo for a triathlon and it was perfect. Host was very quick to reply and to help with questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vicki S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing

Handy little spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay

Was fantastic staying there only slept there out all day arriving back at night and gone in the morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Close to Tongariro River

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camilla M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

My family and I loved Bruce's cottage. We had an amazing stay and Bruce was quick to reply and very friendly and provided all info needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect break away

What a gorgeous spot. Just loved the location which was so central to everything we wanted to do and a beautiful place to retire back to after walking, mountaineering and hot pooling. Bruce was a very communicative host. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helena B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Cottage

A great place to stay and explore Turangi. Clean and tidy with everything that we needed. Great location close to river and town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

cute and peaceful

Lovely cosy little cottage. Quite, but still convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

It was perfect thank you very much
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

masonmass

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage, convenient location

Stayed for two nights. Bruce was very nice and easy to deal with. Clear instructions throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Garth F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout hatchery- Aquaponic build

We spent most of the trip in the trout hatchery, but it was great to get back to the cottage and chill, the heat pump was great for having a cool sleep without mozzies!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Wallis

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